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Chocolate Gannets    

Victoria , Australia


NEED TO KNOW

  • All villas have extensive decks offering superb sea views
  • Chocolate Gannets is near Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road, two and half hours drive south west from Melbourne
  • The accommodation is self-catering, though there are restaurants nearby
  • All villas have their own spa baths, set in a room which opens out onto outdoor decked areas and magnificent views
  • All villas are children friendly

THE HOTEL
Set on the Great Ocean Road, directly opposite a beautiful sandy beach and surrounded by rolling countryside Chocolate Gannets' 5 star self contained Sea Villas provide luxury accommodation with spectacular views of the southern ocean and its ever changing moods and hues.

Each Villa can accommodate up to 4 guests.  Clean, crisp, and beautifully decorated, the villas have double spa baths overlooking rolling waves, open fires, heating/aircon, leather sofas, fully equipped kitchens and laundry rooms. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows opening onto expansive decked areas offer stunning ocean views.

This contemporary hotel is just metres from the beach, where guests can start the day horse riding or, later, walk to Apollo Bay to explore this quaint town and its restaurants.

We recommendWe loved the views at sunrise and sunset.  The beach and the villa decks are the ideal spots from which to watch as the sun's rich colours reflect off the ocean.
 

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Best time to be there

All year round; many parts of the country are perfect, even in the middle of the year. The climate ranges from tropical (Darwin) to semi-desert (Alice Springs), humid temperate (Brisbane and Sydney), cool temperate (Melbourne and Hobart) and Mediterranean (Perth and Adelaide).

Fly to

Sydney/Melbourne/Perth/Darwin (British Airways/Qantas/Emirates/Etihad Airways)

flying time

17-21 hours 30 minutes, one refuelling stop

time difference

GMT +8 - +10 hours

Visas

Visa required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area